In 2003, the European Investment Bank, the European Union's long-term financing institution, provided a total of some EUR 1.2 billion for projects in Greece.

2003: Lending for a wide range of sectors covering transport, energy, SMEs and urban renewal and development

The EIB's lending covered the traditional sectors of its activity, notably transport and energy (including renewable energy), in addition to human capital, urban renewal and development as well as support of SMEs for a total of EUR 100 million with strong local partners (Alpha and Emporiki).